Monthly Archives: July 2010

When I lived in Pickering briefly, and many years ago, I stumbled upon Amos’ Pond. Back in those days it didn’t seem as overgrown and wild as it does now, even though suburban spawl has begun to surround it. For these kids it’s a place of wonder and adventure, where they study with rapt attention all […]

Some friends of ours have purchased some land in the Niagara area of Southern Ontario. This is a place of summertime abundance – the cherry trees hang heavy with fruit, and one can smell the sweet peaches in the air.